JFHQ Joint Force Headquarters - Connecticut Army National Guard

12/03/2019

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10/20/2019

Today Joint Force Headquarters participated in their annual APFT event consisting of push ups, sit ups, and a 2 mile run. This will be the last APFT the unit takes. Physical fitness training will begin to incorporate and train for the new ACFT. The running joke at lunch was “Well, I’ll never fail an APFT again”

10/04/2019

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09/10/2019

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08/30/2019

"Pro Deo et Patria!" The Connecticut National Guard welcomes Lt. Col. Eric Wismar, as its new Full Time Support Chaplain. Wismar previously served as the chaplain for the 103rd Airlift Wing in Windsor Locks. He said he is ready to provide Connecticut National Guard service members with the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical support they need to successfully complete their missions. Welcome, Lt. Col. Wismar!

08/04/2019

Meet Staff Sgt. Christian Mason, the newly appointed Training NCO for Joint Force Headquarters!

After five successful years with the 14th Civil Support Team, Mason is enriching his military career at JFHQ. Stop by and introduce yourself, or if you can't make it in person, reach out via email: [email protected] or call: 860-524-4976.

As part of the CST, Mason helped identify chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents, assessed current and projected situations, advised on response measures and assisted with requests for additional support.

CST is trained to rapidly deploy to assist emergency personnel in determining the nature of a known or suspected CBRN incident and advise civilian personnel on response measures.

CST helps at community events doing pre event sweeps, visitor screening and rendering safe activities among other things. Within the labatory CST trains and tests for anthorax and the plaque, along with biological warfare and chemical and industrial testing.

Mason was also part of a survey working group at National Guard Bureau.

In the community, Mason recently took on a teaching position at MakeHartford in Hartford, CT. MakeHartford is a makerspace filled with 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutter, and a wood/metal shop to build and create in. To learn more about this unique place check out their website https://makehartford.wildapricot.org/.

Don’t forget to introduce yourself to Mason when you see him!

07/30/2019

Congratulations to All Guard Service Rifle Team member SSG John Coggshall on winning the 2019 President’s Rifle Trophy. With a final score of 390 out of 400 points possible, SSG Coggshall bested the field of over 1000 competitors after making the top 20 Finalists and holding off last year’s champion. This year’s match was marked by very challenging wind conditions. Two other National Guard competitors, MAJ Kirk Freeman and SGT John Daniels, also received the prestigious President’s 100 Tab.

06/07/2019

Teamwork on the range and off the range, JFHQ finishes another successful Annual Training.

04/08/2019

National Guardsmen from around the country as well as American territories compete in the rifle portion of the marksmanship match. The Marksmanship Training Center is hosting the 48th Winston P. Wilson Championship and the 28th Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting Rifle and Pistol Matches April 6 through 13, 2019, at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in North Little Rock, Ar.
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Private First Class Emma Anderson)

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03/03/2019

Warrant Officer Candidate Crystal Strid is a Human Resource Specialist in the Connecticut Army National Guard. She recently decided to become a warrant officer candidate to expand her career by becoming a subject matter expert and help make a positive impact in her field. Strid started her warrant officer candidate process by logging on to the Army Recruiting Site at recruiting.army.mil to see if her military occupation speciality matched up with the requirements to become a warrant officer. She then met with the state Warrant Officer Strength Manager who helped guide her through the rest of the process of gathering recommendations, filling out a warrant officer resume and deciding what school options would fit her best. Strid claims the overall process isn't hard and if anyone has any questions or needs help with their packet they can reach out to her at [email protected] or contact their state Warrant Officer Strength Manager. (Photo by, Sgt. April Kattermann, JFHQ, Public Affairs)